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Guangji Plaster,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

Formulas Name : Guangji Plaster

Chinese Name : 广济贴

Drug Formulation

1 jin of pine resin (refined), 3 he of raw beehive wax, 1 liang of pepper leaves, 3 liang of white wax, 1 liang of snake’s jaw, 1 liang of astragalus, 1 liang of ligusticum, 1 liang of angelica dahurica, 1 liang of angelica sinensis, 1 liang of asarum, and 1 liang of peony root.

Source

This formula is taken from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 24), citing *Guang Ji Fang*; its name appears in *Gao Yao Fang Ji*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed; decoct them in water until the fat and wax have completely melted. Add the medicinal ingredients, and repeat the process of heating and cooling three times; when the Angelica dahurica turns yellow, the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

Instructions for Use

Cut a piece of old cloth to fit the size of the sore, apply the ointment, and affix it to the area; apply once daily and once at night.

Guangji Plaster,This formula is taken from *Wai Tai* (Vol. 24), citing *Guang Ji Fang*; its name appears in *Gao Yao Fang Ji*.,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

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